Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW X3 M40i vs Audi A6

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW X3 M40i and Audi A6. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 78.50 Lakh, BMW X3 M40i price is Rs. 87.70 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.41 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW X3 M40i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A6 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X3 M40i provides the mileage of 10.49 kmpl and A6 provides the mileage of 14 kmpl.

E-Class vs X3 M40i vs A6 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	E-Class	X3 M40i	A6
Price	Rs. 78.50 Lakh	Rs. 87.70 Lakh	Rs. 64.41 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1999 cc	2998 cc	1984 cc
Power	201 bhp	355 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200

Rs. 78.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X3 M40i

xDrive

Rs. 87.70 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 64.41 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200

BMW X3 M40i

xDrive

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	240		250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.5	4.9	6.7
Engine	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M254 2.0L Petrol	B58 Turbocharged I6	2.0L I4 TFSI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm	355 bhp @ 5200-6500 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1600 rpm	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance	23 bhp, 205 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		10.49View Mileage Details	14View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			1022
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery	Lithium Ion, 48 Volt
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension		Five-link axle	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.7	6	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	245 / 45 R20	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	275 / 40 R20	225 / 55 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	6	30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED on front	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour		Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated		Plastic
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric		Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3	10.1
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	17	16	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	8 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Cinnamon Brown / Black/Anthracite / Beige	Black, Canberra Beige / Black	Mother-of-Pearl Beige / Black, Okapi Brown / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator			Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Nautic Blue	Black Sapphire Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Graphite Grey	Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Firmament Blue Metallic
Obsidian Black		Manhattan Grey Metallic
High Tech Silver		Madeira Brown Metallic
Polar White		Glacier White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

3 Ratings

4.3/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.3Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.3Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.3Performance
	2.0Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	3.5Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

E for Exellence

The drive is really fun and it’s a pleasure to drive The looks are stunning, but performance may lag at really high speeds-the comfort in the car is next level The maintenance is affordable and the first service was pretty decent The cons-Fuel economy is not good

Performance & comfort wise

Best product ever seen here comfort wise cars best experience possible, most expensive and comfort-wise cars to power to power experience BMW is one of the best product ever for experience

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E-Class vs X3 M40i vs A6 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW X3 M40i and Audi A6?

Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 78.50 Lakh, BMW X3 M40i price is Rs. 87.70 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.41 Lakh. Hence Audi A6 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of E-Class compared to X3 M40i and A6?

For the E200 variant, 1999 cc Petrol engine of E-Class produces 201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the xDrive variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X3 M40i produces 355 bhp @ 5200-6500 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm of torque. For the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A6 produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare E-Class, X3 M40i and A6, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare E-Class, X3 M40i and A6 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW X3 M40i vs Audi A6

Length (mm)	4949	4716	4939
Width (mm)	1880	1897	1886
Height (mm)	1468	1669	1470
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2864	2924
Ground Clearance (mm)		130
Kerb Weight (kg)	1810

Doors (Doors)	4	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	540
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	66		73

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited